Volume 9, Issue 4

August 2025

Natural sources of calcium and phosphorus in fish bones of Plotosus canius (Hamilton, 1822) and Scomberomorus guttatus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) obtained from Banyuasin waters, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Rozirwan, Khotimah, N.K., Putri, W.A.E., Fauziyah, Melki, Iskandar, I. and Nugroho, R.Y.

The natural sources of calcium and phosphorus in fish bones of Plotosus canius (Hamilton, 1822) and Scomberomorus guttatus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) obtained from Banyuasin waters, South Sumatra, Indonesia was studied by Rozirwan et al.


Effects of dietary probiotic supplementation, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain Be7 on growth and survival of Oreochromis niloticus

Haqeem, M.H.Z., Ilyanie, H.Y., Ida Muryany, M.Y., Nurliyana, M., Nur Hasyimah, R. and Izzati, A.A.

Haqeem et al. evaluated the effects of dietary probiotic supplementation, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain Be7 on growth and survival of Oreochromis niloticus.


‘Kafeteria Sihat’: investigating the role of perceived benefits and perceived value towards customers’ behavioural intention in Malaysian healthcare institutions

Abdul Rais, A.R., Jaafar, S.N., Chemah, T.C., Raja Puteri Saadiah, R.A. and Mohd Shahrir, A.R.

Abdul Rais et al. investigated customers' behavioural intention in Malaysian healthcare institutions using the perceived benefits and values of 'Kafeteria Sihat'.


Enhancing cheese yield and milk clotting efficiency with pineapple bromelain enzyme through response surface methodology

Muhammad Yazid, A.H.,Siti Aimi Sarah, Z.A. and Siti Roha, A.M.

Muhammad Yazid et al. enhanced cheese yield and milk clotting efficiency with pineapple bromelain enzyme through response surface methodology.


Microbiological analysis of fish (Centropomus robalito) marketed for human consumption

Ramos-González, L.K., Meza-Espinoza, L., Espinosa-Chaurand, L.D., Diaz-Ramírez, M. andCortés-Sánchez, A.D.J.

The microbiological analysis of fish (Centropomus robalito) marketed for human consumption was performed by Ramos-González et al.


In vitro antibacterial activities, chemical composition and efficacy of green solvent extracts of Carica papaya seed in food model systems

Asri, N.A.A.M., Sani, M.S.A., Othman, R., Nordin, N.F.H and Desa, M.N.M.

Asri et al. evaluated the efficacy of green solvent extracts of Carica papaya seed in food model systems based on the in vitro antibacterial activity and chemical composition.


Antioxidant activity of corn (Zea mays L.) plant parts by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method

Dewi, I.K., Ramayani, S.L., Yuliastuti, D., Nurhidayah, N., Rachmat, N., Syafii, M., Astuti, A.B., Indarto, Puspitosari, A., Suryani, E., Ikawati, E., Putri, D.P.P. and Laksitorini, M.D.

Dewi et al. reviewed the antioxidant activity of corn (Zea mays L.) plant parts by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method.


The effect of carrageenan and Yakasimba® jamu solution on the physicochemical properties of gummy candy

Dian, E.E. and Khonifiah, D.H.

The effect of carrageenan and Yakasimba® jamu solution on the physicochemical properties of gummy candy was studied by Dian and Khonifiah.


Quality change of goat milk kefir with the addition of butterfly pea flower powder when stored in low temperatures

Setyawardani, T., Sumarmono, J., Rahardjo, A.H.D., Santosa, S.S. and Arkan, N.D.

The quality change of goat milk kefir with the addition of butterfly pea flower powder when stored in low temperatures was studied by Setyawardani et al.


Detection of some toxin genes in Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae from street foods by PCR amplification

Minh, N.H., Tue, N.H., Hao, N.P., Ngoc, L.M.T., Quang, H.T. and Loc, N.H.

Minh et al. conducted on the detection of some toxin genes in Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae from street foods by PCR amplification.


Enhancing Chinese steamed bread: a comprehensive review of food ingredients and their impact on physical characteristics, rheological properties, and nutritional composition

Abdul Aziz, A.H., Zainol, M.K., Putra, N.R. and Mamat, H.Minh, N.H., Tue, N.H., Hao, N.P., Ngoc, L.M.T., Quang, H.T. and Loc, N.H.

Abdul Aziz et al. reviewed on the food ingredients that will impact the physical characteristics, rheological properties, and nutritional composition of Chinese steamed bread.


Evaluation of selected nutritional attributes among pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) landraces

Mashifane, D.C., Mathew, I., Shonhai, A., Onipe, O.O. and Gwata, E.T.

Mashifane et al. evaluated the selected nutritional attributes among pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) landraces.


Effects of partial replacement of durum wheat re-milled semolina with red bean flour on physico-chemical, nutritional, and sensory quality of bagel

Ruzana, R., Adi, M.D., Norakma, M.N. and Wan Saidatul Syida, W.K.

The effects of partial replacement of durum wheat re-milled semolina with red bean flour on the physico-chemical, nutritional, and sensory quality of bagel was studied by Ruzana et al.


Influence of natural colourants annatto and pumpkin powder on the physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities and sensory characteristics of Carica papaya L. juice

Ahmad Fakhzan Lim, A.F.L., Haris, H., Noor Asmeelya, I. and Maizura, M.

Ahmad Fakhzan et al. studied on the physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities and sensory characteristics of Carica papaya L. juice added with the natural colourants annatto and pumpkin powder. The effects of partial replacement of durum wheat re-milled semolina with red bean flour on the physico-chemical, nutritional, and sensory quality of bagel was studied by Ruzana et al.


Moringa oleifera supplemented cereal granules: physical quality, nutritional composition, and antioxidant activity

Hardani, R., Sumenda, F.R., Arwansyah, Zubair, M.S. and Sultan, A.

Hardani et al. evaluated the physical quality, nutritional composition, and antioxidant activity of Moringa oleifera supplemented cereal granules.


Resistant starch in banana: influencing factors, functional properties and potential health effects

Umairah Balqis Adawiyah, Z., Zainol, M.K., Abdul Aziz, A.H., Putra, N.R. and  Hasmadi, M.

Umairah Balqis Adawiyah et al. studied the influencing factors, functional properties and potential health effects of resistant starch in banana.


Fat profile in pork of growing pigs supplemented with virgin coconut oil waste coconut meal pellets

Bagau, B., Imbar, M.R. and Lumenta, D.R.I.

The fat profile in pork of growing pigs supplemented with virgin coconut oil waste coconut meal pellets was studied by Bagau et al.


Improvement of resistant-starch rice for a low glycemic pasta, and determination of its properties

Putthawan, P., Banjong, C. and Chaiso, S.

Putthawan et al. developed a low glycemic pasta made from resistant-starch rice and determined its properties.


Essential role of calcium oxide nanoparticles in the infection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Salim, D., Basri, H., Talip, B. and Rasli, N.

Salim et al. studied the essential role of calcium oxide nanoparticles in the infection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.


Blue-colored rice flour innovation: a study of the effect of rice type and butterfly pea flower concentration

Murtini, E.S. and Danielle, M.C.

Murtini and Danielle studied on the effect of rice type and butterfly pea flower concentration to develop blue-coloured rice flour.


Effect of palm oil brown sugar and Andaliman extract addition in the production of sweet sauce based on palm kernel meal (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

Sinaga, H., Lubis, Z. and Silalahi, N.A.

Sinaga et al. studied the effect of palm oil brown sugar and Andaliman extract addition in the production of sweet sauce based on palm kernel meal (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.).


Study on the production process of betacyanin pigment from dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel by microwave and ultrasonic methods

Pham, V.T., Nguyen, D.D.L., Nguyen, T.N.T., Dao, T.T.V., Tran, T.T., Tran, L.K.V., Pham, B.A. and Truong, N.M.

The study on the production process of betacyanin pigment from dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel by microwave and ultrasonic methods was conducted by Pham et al.


The effect of cassava starch concentration on the characteristics of red dragon fruit peel with eggshell-based smart edible packaging

Jati, I.R.A.P., Setijawaty, S., Utomo, A.R. and Nugraha, D.T.

Jati et al. evaluated the effect of cassava starch concentration on the characteristics of red dragon fruit peel with eggshell-based smart edible packaging.


Characterization of cookies added with Monascus purpureus HDCC-1TB001 fermented rice and bagasse as a functional food

Yuliana, A., Shaleha, R.R., Nasir, A.S. and Rahmiyani, I.

Yuliana et al. characterized cookies added with Monascus purpureus HDCC-1TB001 fermented rice and bagasse as a functional food.


Health risk assessment of lead in some commercial turmeric brands collected from local markets in Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Taheri, S. and Bursian, S.

Taheri and Bursian assessed the health risk of lead in some commercial turmeric brands collected from local markets in Los Angeles, California.


Formulation and evaluation of stevia-sweetened ready-to-eat mixed fruit milkshake powder: proximal analysis, sensory, and microbial assessment

Monira, S.S.U., Rana, J., Rahman, M.S., Arifin, S.M., Afrin, E., Ferdoush, Z., Rafi, K.N.S., Plabon, S.B. and Sayed, M.M.K.

Monira et al. formulated and evaluated the proximate analysis, sensory analysis and microbial assessment of stevia-sweetened ready-to-eat mixed fruit milkshake powder.


A qualitative study of knowledge transfer on pepper farmers' agriculture practices

Abduraya, S.N.A., Sharifah Mazenah, W.Y., Saili, J., Sapak, Z., Saili, A.R., Yusop, Z., Abang Fhaeizdhyall and Di Bianco, S.

Abduraya et al. conducted a qualitative study of knowledge transfer on pepper farmers' agriculture practices.


Thermo-mechanical and barrier properties of active sugar palm starch-chitosan biodegradable films containing Moringa oleifera

Hasan, M., Rusman, R., Khaldun, I.,Hanum, L., Reza, S.N.D., Nuzula, F., Zulfadli, Z. and Hasanah, U.

The thermo-mechanical and barrier properties of active sugar palm starch-chitosan biodegradable films containing Moringa oleifera were evaluated by Hasan et al.


The effect of tiwai (Eleutherine americana Merr.) coffee consumption on lipid profile in subjects aged between 40 and 67 years old

Saragih, B., Rahmawati, R., Emmawati, A., Sinaga, H.A., Pemuda, K.R. Rohmah, M., Rachmawati, M., Sari, K. and Saragih, F.M.

Published: 17 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).102

Saragih et al. studied the effect of tiwai (Eleutherine americana Merr.) coffee consumption on lipid profile in subjects aged between 40 and 67 years old.


Optimization of the fermentation process in the manufacture of modified porang flour using the biologically modified cassava flour starter

Nuzuliyanti, S., Arham, R., Dahlia and Amrullah

Published: 17 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).186

Nuzuliyanti et al. optimized the fermentation process in the manufacture of modified porang flour using the biologically modified cassava flour starter.


Effects of coagulant levels and types on the physicochemical qualities of Dangke: a meta-analysis approach

Hasma, Zakariah, M.A., Mauliah, F.U., Ali, M., Andayani, I.G.A.S., Husaefa, N. and Muliadi M.I.

Published: 17 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).181

Hasma et al. used a meta-analysis approach to study on the effects of coagulant levels and types on the physicochemical qualities of Dangke.


Effects of hot-air drying on the kinetics and characteristics of pregelatinized corn grits

Sari, A.R., Rahman, R.A., Shukri, R. and Norhayati, H.

Published: 17 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).121

The effects of hot-air drying on the kinetics and characteristics of pregelatinized corn grits was evaluated by Sari et al.


Optimisation study on sonication conditions and inulin on the modification of Herba rice structure by response surface methodology

Pau, C.H., Chong, L.C. and Chin, N.L.

Published: 27 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).170

Pau et al. optimised the sonication conditions and inulin on the modification of Herba rice structure by response surface methodology.


Physical, nutritional and organoleptic properties of muffins prepared with canistel fruit flour (Pouteria campechiana)

Abdul Majeed, U.L., Madushani, A.H.K.L. and Asmath, A.M.M.

Published: 27 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).185

The physical, nutritional and organoleptic properties of muffins prepared with canistel fruit flour (Pouteria campechiana) was studied by Abdul Majeed et al.


Effect of drying on physicochemical and textural characteristics of murrel fish (Channa marulius) powder and formulation of value-added soup premix

Raut, B.N., Sakhale, B.K., Syed, A.A. and Chavan, R.F.

Published: 27 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).045

Raut et al. evaluated the drying effects on physicochemical and textural characteristics of murrel fish (Channa marulius) powder and formulation of value-added soup premix.


Safety assessment and compatibility of multi-strain probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum (strain Dad-13 and FNCC-0250) and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMRMP 001 in vivo

Prawitasari, I.A.A., Mayangsari, Y., Rahayu, E.S., Suroto, D.A. and Saputra, W.D.

Published: 27 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).076

Prawitasari et al. conducted a safety assessment and compatibility study of multi-strain probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum (strain Dad-13 and FNCC-0250) and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMRMP 001 in vivo.


Electronic nose usage on pattern recognition of volatile organic compounds for prediction contaminated and non-contaminated bacterial cellulose fermentation

Nugroho, D.A., Artanti, L.V., Amilia, F., Suwondo, E. and Yuliando, H.

Published: 31 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).046

Nugroho et al. used the electronic nose to recognize volatile organic compounds for prediction contaminated and non-contaminated bacterial cellulose fermentation.


Determination of some mechanical and nutritional indices of cassava tuber in Phu Tho province, Vietnam

Loi, N.V., Doan, N.T.L., Nam, P.H. and Hanh, D.T.Nugroho, D.A., Artanti, L.V., Amilia, F., Suwondo, E. and Yuliando, H.

Published: 31 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).152

Loi et al. determined some mechanical and nutritional indices of cassava tuber in Phu Tho province, Vietnam.


Physicochemical analysis of bay leaf (Syzyium polyanthum (Wight) Walp.) and its effect on healthy adults’ blood glucose

Mohd Nazri, A.R., Siti Nurain, A., Rovina, K., Nor Hayati, M., Mury, K., Abdul Aziz, J. and Nurul Huda

Published: 31 AUGUST 2025 | https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.9(4).148

The physicochemical anlaysis of bay leaf (Syzyium polyanthum (Wight) Walp.) and its effect on healthy adults’ blood glucose was studied by Mohd Nazri et al.