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2025 Vol.2 No.2


Food and Drug Safety

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6 articles
ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 16 June 2025

Rethinking Meat in Our Diet: The Case Against Its Role in Health

Melaku Tafese Awulachew

Food and Drug Safety · 1-15 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.316

Meat is a rich source of essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, bioavailable iron, zinc, and vitamin B12—nutrients often limited in plant-based diets. However, growing concerns surround the health impacts of meat consumption, particularly industrially processed meats that contain preservatives such as nitrates, nit

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 19 July 2025

Studies on Moisture Adsorption Isotherm of Ighu from Different Cassava Varieties and Accelerated Shelf Life Storage in Different Packaging Materials

Adindu Linus-Chibuezeh, Chidiamara Onyinyechi Adindu-Linus, Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, Titus Ugochukwu Nwabueze

Food and Drug Safety · 16-32 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.414

Moisture sorption isotherm characteristics and shelf life of Ighu, a traditional food product derived from three cassava varieties processed using two indigenous methods in Isuochi (Umunneochi LGA, Abia State) and Udi (Enugu State), Nigeria was studied. The equilibrium moisture content (EMC) was determined using the static gravi

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 20 July 2025

Development Technology of Robusta Coffee Beans Decaffeinated with Controlled Maceration Using an Automatic Reactor

Asmak Afriliana, Nesya Richma Yunifa, Nesya Diniyah, Maria Belgis, Giyarto Ciptowidodo, Hadrian Khadafi, Endar Hidayat

Food and Drug Safety · 33-44 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.410

Decaffeinated coffee has developed into a commercial product of high economic value. Health reasons factor into consumer preference for decaffeinated coffee. The decaffeination process generally uses simple tools and methods, so the process becomes less effective and takes a longer time. Decaffeination of controlled maceration m

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 21 July 2025

The Nature of Respiration During the Storage of Grapes of Different Varieties

Rauf Asadullayev, Aida Najafova, Vugar Salimov

Food and Drug Safety · 45-55 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.567

Losses of grapes during the period of cold storage consist of microbiological and physiological spoilage, water evaporation and the consumption of organic substances for respiration. The main objective of this experimental study was to determine the influence of the character of respiration of grape berries during storage on the

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 23 July 2025

Assessment of Antinutrients, Heavy Metals, and Microbial Load in Street-Vended Foods from Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Owo Gogo James, Austin Achinike Okwelle, Enyohwo Dennis Kpomah

Food and Drug Safety · 56-69 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.773

Street-vended foods are a vital source of affordable nutrition for many urban dwellers but can pose serious public health risks due to several factors. This study evaluated antinutrient levels, heavy-metal contamination, and microbiological quality of abacha, tapioca, roasted plantain, fried yam, and okpa sold at key commercial

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 25 July 2025

Nanotechnology in Aquaculture: Food Safety, Human Health Risks, and Regulatory Challenges

Ntombikayise Mahaye

Food and Drug Safety · 70-89 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.661

The integration of nanotechnology into aquaculture presents transformative opportunities to enhance feed efficiency, disease control, and sustainability. However, the potential for engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) to accumulate in edible tissues raises significant food safety and human health concerns. Recent analyses using singl

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