Cover of a food research book featuring images of various foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, eggs, and meats.

Volume 1, Issue 3

June 2017

Premarathne J.M.K.J.K., New, C.Y., Ubong, A., Nakaguchi, Y., Nishibuchi, M. and Son, R.

Published: 12 MAY 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.3.011

Escherichia coli O157:H7 has been known to contaminate beef and beef products around the globe. Premarathne et al. conducted a study to investigate the detection level of E. coli O157:H7 in Malaysian beef and beef products and estimated the risk of consumption.


Gindi, A.A., Abdullah, A.M., Ismail, M.M and Nawi, N.M.

Published: 11 MAY 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.3.020

Gindi et al. examined the consumers' behaviour in the choice of fresh vegetables for purchase in Klang Valley, Malaysia using Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R)


Nugerahani, I., Sutedja, A.M., Srianta, I., Widharna, R.M. and Marsono, Y.

Published: 30 MAY 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.3.023

The antidiabetic and antihypercholesterol properties of the Monascus-fermented durian seed (MFDS) were studied by Nugerahani et al. The outcome of the study showed MFDS is an effective agent in lowering blood glucose and total cholesterol


Ojiambo, O.C., Nawiri, M.P. and Masika, E.

Published: 14 MAY 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.3.024

Cyanide levels in sweet cassava leaves can be life threatening as it is consumed as a major food source in Kenya. Ojiambo et al. studied different processing methods of the sweet cassava leaves with the aim of reducing the cyanide levels for safe consumption.


Noorfarahzilah, M., Mansoor, A.H. and Hasmadi, M.

Published: 15 JUNE 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.3.025

The nutritional composition, mineral content and functional properties of Tarap seed flour (TSF) was determined by Noorfarahzilah et al. to be used as a potential flour