In a recent literature review and meta-analysis, we summarized the evidence of reducing anemia in children and adults with fortified condiments and noodles [1].[...].

In today's society, the risk of cardiovascular disease is steadily rising. The fatty acid composition three local fermented food condiments (dawadawa, ogiri igbo, and okpei) purchased from different markets in Aba, Nigeria, was studied using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) order to look for alternative natural that are absorbed body without having many health implications. profiles ...

The consumption of specific functional foods (FF) and some determinants of FF item selection were assessed using a questionnaire administered to 1112 individuals in the Canary Islands (Spain). Food items considered were Milk products: easily digestible milk (or milk low in lactose), milk enriched with vitamins and/or minerals, skimmed milk with soluble fiber, milk with royal jelly, milk with mo...

BACKGROUND Short-term experimental studies suggest that dietary variety may influence body fatness but no long-term human studies have been reported. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine whether dietary variety within food groups influences energy intake and body fatness. DESIGN Seventy-one healthy men and women (aged 20-80 y), who provided accurate reports of dietary intake...

BACKGROUND Recent reports suggest that endocrine disruptors may leach into the contents of bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is the main ingredient in most clear plastic containers used for beverages and condiments worldwide and has previously been generally assumed not to be a source of endocrine disruptors. OBJECTIVE I begin by considering evidence that bottles made fr...

The term “Spice” applies to natural plant or mixtures in whole or ground form, which are used for imparting flavour, aroma and piquancy to the food items. Spices and condiments are a major commercial crop in India and are the backbone of agricultural industry.The importance of spices in dietary, medicinal and other uses and their commercial importance are immense. Present article deals with all...

The published paper [1] contains errors that mean that the resulting analysis is incorrect and the conclusions are no longer supported.[...].

BACKGROUND High levels of dietary sodium are associated with raised blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular health. To determine baseline salt intake, we investigated the average dietary salt intake from 24-hour urinary sodium excretion with a small sample of Yantai adults in the Shandong province of China. METHODS One hundred ninety one adults aged 18-69 years were randomly selected from t...