World Journal of Food Science and Technology

Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2022

  • Socio-Economic Determinants of Household-Level Food and Nutrition Security Among Smallholder Farmers of Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia

    Beyan Ahmed Yuya, Jema Haji Mohammed, Mengistu Ketema Aredo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 19-30
    Received: 24 March 2022
    Accepted: 18 April 2022
    Published: 10 May 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjfst.20220602.11
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    Abstract: Background: Meeting the overgrowing world population’s food and nutrition demands without harming the environment is a current global issue. This study identified household-level determinants of food and nutrition security status in Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia. Method: Both primary and secondary data about the 2020/21 production year were collected fo... Show More
  • Preparation of Trans Fat Free Bakery Margarine with Rice Bran Oil and Palm Stearin

    Suduwa Devage Chamika Sewwandi, Palitha Chandrapema Arampath

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 31-38
    Received: 8 March 2022
    Accepted: 29 March 2022
    Published: 24 May 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjfst.20220602.12
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    Abstract: The most common modification technique used to improve the antioxidant capacity and plasticity of oils is partial hydrogenation. However, during this method formation of trans fatty acids (TFA) is the significant drawback that causes harmful effects on human health. An alternative method for partial hydrogenation is chemical interesterification (CI... Show More
  • Nutritional and Quality Aspects of Wheat Bread Fortified with Various Levels of Dehulled Extruded Faba Bean (Vicia Faba L.) Powder

    Rehab Farouk Mohammed Ali, Hassan Mirghani Mousa, Bushra Ebrahim Salih Alkhoraif

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 39-46
    Received: 14 May 2022
    Accepted: 8 June 2022
    Published: 16 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjfst.20220602.13
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    Abstract: Background: - Malnutrition is a major public health issue in developing regions. Purpose – The current study was designed to assess the effect of of addition various levels of dehulled - extruded faba bean powder (DEFB) on the nutritional properties and quality of wheat bread. Design/methodology/approach – Various quantities of DEFB powder (0%- 8%)... Show More
  • In vitro Protective Effect of Berdetox® on Fatty Acid Induced Steatosis in HepG2 Cells

    Josep Sola, Josep Manuel Llabres, Alba Novella, Angel Menargues

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2022
    Pages: 47-57
    Received: 18 May 2022
    Accepted: 9 June 2022
    Published: 21 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjfst.20220602.14
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    Abstract: There is a demand in the market of products for liver health, therefore, Plameca has developed a formula that contains berberine and curcumin. There is existing evidence for those ingredients on their beneficial effect in non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD). In addition, the formula contains other traditionally used active ingredients with h... Show More