Volume 2, Issue 2
April 2018
Yaacob, M., Rajab N.F., Shahar, S. and Sharif, R.
Published: 15 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).212
In this review, Yaacob et al. discussed the potential value of stingless bee honey, which has antioxidant properties to be used as a possible dietary supplement.
Rohman, A., and Windarsih, A.
Published: 2 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).152
Rohman and Windarsih characterised the Red fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam) oil extracted. They also studied the biological activities of the red fruit oil and proposed a method using FTIR spectroscopy in combination with multivariate calibration for authentication purposes.
Proshad, R., Islam, M.S., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, A., Kormoker, T., Islam, M.S. and Billah, M.
Published: 2 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).113
Proshad et al. discussed the possible health hazards of consumption of toxic agrochemicals applied to unripened pineapples for quick growth and ripening in this review.
Lam, S.N., Neda, G.D. and Rabeta, M.S.
Published: 2 NOVEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).251
Lam et al. studied and reported on the possibility of Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves having anticancer properties.
Lim, W.S., Rabeta, M.S. and Uthumporn, U.
Published: 12 NOVEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).227
Sapodilla (Manilkara Zapota L.) fruit was made into a fruit juice for consumption by Lim et al. In this study, Lim et al. also discovered that Sapodilla fruit juice has higher stability and nutritional benefits compared to other pure juices.
Yudiono, K. and Kurniawati, L.
Published: 13 NOVEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).252
Yudiono and Kurniawati investigated on the changes occurred in the characteristics of anthocyanins during the sprouting of the purple sweet potatoes.
Abu Bakar, B., Abdul Rahman, M.S., Teoh, C.C., Abdullah, M.Z.K. and Ismail, R.
Published: 18 NOVEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).253
Abu Bakar et al. estimated the rice plant population density using the ambit determination method. The technique used in this study is hoped to be potentially used in the development of an electronic sensing system.
Bueno, M.M., Antunes, V.C. and Castro, W.F.
Published: 23 NOVEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).260
Hydrosoluble soy extract was used in the ice cream formulation by Bueno et al. to replace cow's milk. The sensory evaluation of the ice cream was conducted to measure the consumers' acceptance.
Amao, J.A., Odunfa, S.A. and Mbom, C.N.
Published: 1 DECEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).014
In this study, Amao et al. investigated the functionality of Staphylococcus on the fermentation process of iru, African locust bean.
Nurul Syafizan, R. and Rabeta, M.S.
Published: 22 DECEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).285
The proximate analysis and the total phenolic content (TPC) of Barringtonia racemosa leaves was studied by Nurul Syafizan and Rabeta. The leaves may be a potential natural source of antioxidants in food and nutraceutical applications.
Abidatul, A.A., Nur Farhanah, N.M.J., Noramirah, R., Ling, S., New, C.Y. and Son, R.
Published: 31 DECEMBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).001
Abidatul et al. investigated on the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in wastewater eluted from poultry slaughterhouse and also classified the S. aureus according to their antibiotic resistance pattern.
Sassi, A., Muzaffar, M.A.K. and Taher, M.
Published: 21 OCTOBER 2017 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.2(2).230
Trichosanthes cucumerina, also known as Snake gourd, was investigated by Sassi et al. for its potential functional properties as a treatment for Diabetes mellitus. The study reported the beneficial effects of Trichosanthes cucumerina on adipogenesis, adipolysis and glucose uptake.