Volume 2, Issue 1

February 2018

Shannon, E., Jaiswal, A. K. and Abu-Ghannam, N.

Published: 9 AUGUST 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).117

The different types of teas, viz. white, green, black and herbal teas, were studied on its polyphenolic content and antioxidant capacity using a kinetic study by Shannon et al.


Metussin, N., Mohamed, H., Ahmad, N., Yasin, H.M. and Usman, A.

Published: 7 AUGUST 2017 | http://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).109

Metussin et al. invesitgated on the antioxidant capacity of Aidia borneensis leaf infusion, a Bornean endemic plant, using DPPH radical scavenging activity.


Hidayat, B.T., Wea, A. and Andriati, N.

Hidayat et al., studied on the effect of textured vegetable protein (TVP) used as substitute in beef sausages based on the physicochemical, sensory attributes and protein profile.


Manjanaik, B., Kavya, N., Shetty, V., Somashekarappa, H. and Rajashekar, P.

Published: 23 AUGUST 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).170

Manajanaik et al. investigated the influence of a combination of gamma irradiation and low temperature storage on the quality and shelf life of squid (Doryteuthis sibogae).


Riyanto and Wariyah, Ch.

Published: 2 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).119

Instant aloe vera was known to contain phenolic compounds that have antioxidative acitivity. Besides that, Riyanto and Wariyah also studied on the hypoglycemic effect of instant aloe vera by examining diabetic rats fed with instant aloe vera.


Briones, A.T., and Chichioco-Hernandez, C.L.,

Published: 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).118

Briones and Chichioco-Hernandez investigated the lipase inhibitory activity of various plant extracts such as Carica papaya, Chrysophyllum cainto, Corcorus olitorius, Cympogon citrates and Syzygium cumini extracts in curbing obesity.


Eneke, B.M. Attaugwu, R.N. Ufondu, H.E. and Uvere, P.O.

Published: 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).115

Eneke et al. studied on the proximate composition and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value of the 90-day storage of instant Kunan zaki powder packaged in polyethylene


González, M.L., Sánchez, H.C., Franco, F.M.J., Güemes, V.N. and Soto, S.S.

Published: 4 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).211

Aro cheese, is an artisanal cheese product of Mexico. Gonzalez et al. studied and discussed the physical, chemical and texture characteristics of Aro cheese in this paper.


Tan, L.S. Leila, M. and Rabeta, M.S.

Published: 2 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).228

Tan et al., developed noodles incorporated with Vitex negundo leaf extract, a traditional medicinal plant, and characterised the product.


Rupa, A.Z., Sarkar, P., Rahman, M.M., Shahjadee, U.F., Rahman, M.M. and Rahman, M.M.

Published: 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).172

The effect of germination and metallic salts on nutritional quality, enzymes activity and stability of three high yielding varieties of maize (Zea mays L.) was studied and discussed in this paper by Rupa et al.


Fatimah Zaharah, M.Y. and Rabeta, M.S.

Published: 2 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).225

Fatimah Zaharah and Rabeta studied on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of squid ink powder apart from being a major protein compound.


Aril-dela Cruz, J.V., Bungihan, M.E., dela Cruz, T.E.E. and Sagum, R.S.

Published: 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).173

Aril-dela Cruz et al. reported that the crude extract of the exocarp of Canarium ovatum Engl. (Pili) has the potential to be a functional food colorant in yogurt.


Adekanye, B.R., Arinkoola, O.A., Abioye, A.O. and Ade-Omowaye, B.I.O.

Published: 21 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).218

Adekanye et al. optimised the essential processing variables of a non-alcoholic beverage made from Roselle calyx, sorghum stem sheath and two local spices using RSM.


Nik Nor Aziati, A. A. and Mimi Sakinah, A.M.,

Published: 26 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).156

In this study, Nik Nor Aziati and Mimi Sakinah studied the usage of immobilised Escherichia coli in the batch fermentation process with crude glycerol to produce succinic acid cost-effectively.


Mistriyani, Riyanto, S. and Rohman, A.

Published: 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).150

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L) peel was investigated for antioxidants containing high amounts of phenolics and flavonoids. The study conducted by Mistriyani et al. showed that rambutan peel has the potential to be developed as a functional food.


Karseno, Erminawati, Triyanto, Setyawati, R. and Haryanti, P.

Published: 2 SEPTEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(1).175

Karseno et al. investigated the effects of pH and temperature on the browning intensity of coconut sugar from the Maillard reaction. The antioxidant activity of the coconut sugar was evaluated as well.